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All News

September 07, 2025

EMAS Systems Stop 2 Aircraft In Separate Incidents

Overruns Halted Safely In Chicago and Boca Raton

Two EMAS – Engineered Materials Arresting Systems – were instrumental in stopping aircraft during runway overruns at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in Illinois, and at Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) in Florida on September 3.

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GAO Says F-35 Spending is Getting Out of Hand

Lightning II Fighter Jet is Five Years Behind, $6 Billion Over Estimates

The Government Accountability Office recently finalized an unflattering report on the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet and, to make a 54-page story short, the program is overspent, underperforming, and far, far behind schedule. The F-35 Lightning II modernization effort, known as Block 4, is allegedly more than $6 billion over original estimates and at least five years delayed.

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USAF Student Pilots To Train In Italy

Historic Agreement First For Outside-U.S. Flight Training

The U.S. Air Force is sending its first-ever group of student pilots outside the country in a historic agreement with Italy, a NATO ally, to train pilots at the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, Sardinia.

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Sikorsky, CAL FIRE Collab On Autonomous Aerial Firefighting

Five-Year Initiative To Expand Research, Innovation, Capabilities

Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE, jointly announced a five-year collaborative effort to expand research, innovation, and operational capabilities of aviation resources.

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Textron Launches ProParts+ For Cessna Citation 525 Series

New Addition To ProAdvantage Support Programs

Textron Aviation announced the start of its new ProParts+ program, a new addition to its ProAdvantage support programs designed specifically for the Cessna Citation 525 series aircraft. The new ProParts+ extends the basic ProParts program to offer expanded coverage for customer identified priorities and to enhance operational predictability.

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Who's Who at Aero News: Holland Lee

Introducing More Of The ANN Staff, Stringers, Videographers... The People Who Make It All Work: Meet 'Airborne's Best On-Camera Talent Yet'

Anyone who's ever been to events like Oshkosh, AEA, and Sun 'n Fun know that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on these locations each year. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated stringers and other staffers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of every show and ever day.  Int

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Alpine Eagle Counter-Drone Sentinel Tech Trials Successful

Deployed Operationally With Ukrainian Armed Forces

Alpine Eagle, a startup based in Munich, Germany, announced the successful completion of its Sentinel air-to-air counter-UAS system operationally deployed with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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GE Aerospace Investing $75M In Asia Pacific

Funding Expansion And Upgrades At MRO Facilities To Increase Capacity

GE Aerospace announced a major investment of $75 million to upgrade and expand its MRO and component repair facilities in the Asia Pacific region through the end of this year. The investment will support the fleets of customers by increasing capacity, improving turnaround times, and driving innovations in MRO in the region.

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Airborne 08.29.25: G800 Delivery, Alaska F-35 Crash, USCG-RCAF Medevac

Also: New SAF, Korean Air Buys 103 Boeings, Maryland SP Helo Rescue, OK AWOS Update

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation announced its first customer delivery of the all-new Gulfstream G800, “the world’s longest range business aircraft.” The G800 capped off its certification process back in April. Its biggest point of pride is the “industry’s lowest cabin altitude of 2,840 feet” at a 41,000 ft cruise. It even has the newer “plasma ionization air purification system” that became something to have in the COVID days, as well as a 100% fresh air system inside. Freezing temperatures and water-contaminated hyd

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 08.28.25: Midwest Av Expo, Vickers, Air Race Classic

Also: Air Race Tkts Marked Down, Kirk Hawkins Lost, GADFLY AI-Driven Engine Analysis, Sport Aviation Halls of Fame

The Aero-News crew is getting ready to pack up a lot of video gear, their laptops and other tools in order to cover next week’s MidWest Aviation Expo. The 17th ANNUAL Midwest Aviation Expo will be Thursday, September 4-6, 2025 at the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (MVN) Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Midwest Aviation Expo has been specifically organized to showcase the sport aviation industry and they do it quite well... turning into one of our favorite annual events... affording one and all to see some of the latest LSA and other sport aircraft as well a

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Airborne 08.29.25: G800 Delivery, Alaska F-35 Crash, USCG-RCAF Medevac

Also: New SAF, Korean Air Buys 103 Boeings, Maryland SP Helo Rescue, OK AWOS Update

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation announced its first customer delivery of the all-new Gulfstream G800, “the world’s longest range business aircraft.” The G800 capped off its certification process back in April. Its biggest point of pride is the “industry’s lowest cabin altitude of 2,840 feet” at a 41,000 ft cruise. It even has the newer “plasma ionization air purification system” that became something to have in the COVID days, as well as a 100% fresh air system inside. Freezing temperatures and water-contaminated hydraulic

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Classic Aero-TV: Debby Rihn-Harvey – A Look at Competition vs. Airshow Flying

From 2010 (YouTube Edition): Decorated Champion Offers Unique Perspective on Aerobatic Community

On December 6th through December 9th, the Paris Las Vegas Hotel hosted over 1,500 air show professionals and enthusiasts to the 2009 International Council of Air Shows Convention. Started in 1967, the annual ICAS Convention provides professionals a community forum in which to network with industry leaders, plan upcoming air shows, and offer continued support to fellow performers and

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NTSB Prelim: Game Composites LLC GB1 Gamebird (A1); Vans RV-8 (A2)

(Witness) Observed A Second Airplane Turn From A Close-In Left Base To Final As It Descended On Top Of The First Airplane On Final

On July 12, 2025, about 0830 central daylight time, a Game Composites GB-1 Gamebird airplane, N588AF, was substantially damaged, and a Vans RV-8, N931KZ, sustained minor damage, when they were involved in an accident near the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport (K57), Tarkio, Missouri. Neither pilot was injured. Both airplanes were operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flights. The airport was hosting the Wing Nuts Flying Circus event on the day of the accident. This included an air show, aircraft flybys, and static aircraft displays. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) was in effect on

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.07.25)

Aero Linx: Delta Animal Rescue Transport “Delta Animal Rescue Transport” is a group of primarily active and retired Delta and other airline employees that transport rescued cats and dogs to their furever home within the 48 US. This is a completely volunteer service and is completed in the employees’ free time. We are NOT paid for our transport services!!

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.07.25): Ceiling

Ceiling The heights above the earth's surface of the lowest layer of clouds or obscuring phenomena that is reported as “broken,” “overcast,” or “obscuration,” and not classified as “thin” or “partial.” 

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.07.25)

“Yesterday’s incidents in Chicago and Boca Raton clearly demonstrate the lifesaving value of EMAS technology. These two systems did exactly what they’re designed to do—stop aircraft safely when they go off the runway. This technology is making a real difference in preventing serious accidents.” Source: FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, in statements made a few days back following some intriguing runway transgressions.

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